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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Isabel asked to work in the tavern when it is hired to provide food for General Washington and the others? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

Because the owner knows she will not have to pay Isabel.

Because Isabel is a good cook.

Because the owner knows that Isabel will not steal from her.

Because Kate and Elspeth are too lazy.

2.

Why will Isabel not let Curzon burn the infection out of Ruth's foot? (from Chapters 12 - 16)

Because she does not want Ruth to be permanently lame.

Because she remembers the pain of being branded and is afraid that it will kill Ruth.

Because she thinks the infection is not that bad.

Because she believes the willow tree bark is a better cure.

3.

Why do Serafina and Walter tell Curzon that they did not run for their freedom when they had the chance? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

They wanted to stay there in case Ruth's real family came looking for her.

They said they were too old to run.

They were afraid of getting caught.

They were hoping their children would return to find them so they did not want to leave.

4.

Why did Ruth cry during the ceremony on the day the new cannons arrived? (from Chapters 38 - 42)

Because she was feeling Patriotic.

Because she did not like the noise.

Because she was afraid Aberdeen would get hurt.

Because she was not allowed to watch the ceremony.

5.

Why do Isabel and Curzon wait so impatiently to see the instructions on the milestone beside which the British soldiers are taking their rest? (from Chapters 1 - 6)

A note has been hidden for them near the milestone.

The want to find out how far it is to Florida.

They want to find out how much further it is to Charleston.

They want to sleep under the same tree the soldiers are resting under.

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